The understanding of Dagger's physiology as a danger is one thing- because cutting himself loose of his armor might be a mortal thrill. But that is not what Warriorhead gains from this. Warriorhead comes back because he knows that if he tells Dagger what he wants, he will get it. It is a precious currency for a planetary orphan. Perhaps that is Gliese understands the sentiment, provided the position she is in. But then, even that reason bears complexity.
There is a beat that follows where his head cants. A momentary consideration. But in the end it is stubborn pride and nothing else that would have him say no. Dagger's body is dangerous. But Warriorhead's is strong.
He will not break. He's spent too much time training himself to adapt.
It takes slightly longer than he is used to (Warriorhead doesn't usually remove his armor himself. It's too much work.) but the pieces come apart regardless. Helmet connected to shoulders, to spine, to legs. He steps backwards out of the piece like a flower blooming in reverse and the response is immediate. In response to the radically dropped temperature, his face remains covered- bone the runs down the column of his throat to wrap around his chest. The body's instinctive flutter to protect itself from harm. ]
Would you have complained if I didn't? I'm supposed to be the one touching you.
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The understanding of Dagger's physiology as a danger is one thing- because cutting himself loose of his armor might be a mortal thrill. But that is not what Warriorhead gains from this. Warriorhead comes back because he knows that if he tells Dagger what he wants, he will get it. It is a precious currency for a planetary orphan. Perhaps that is Gliese understands the sentiment, provided the position she is in. But then, even that reason bears complexity.
There is a beat that follows where his head cants. A momentary consideration. But in the end it is stubborn pride and nothing else that would have him say no. Dagger's body is dangerous. But Warriorhead's is strong.
He will not break. He's spent too much time training himself to adapt.
It takes slightly longer than he is used to (Warriorhead doesn't usually remove his armor himself. It's too much work.) but the pieces come apart regardless. Helmet connected to shoulders, to spine, to legs. He steps backwards out of the piece like a flower blooming in reverse and the response is immediate. In response to the radically dropped temperature, his face remains covered- bone the runs down the column of his throat to wrap around his chest. The body's instinctive flutter to protect itself from harm. ]
Would you have complained if I didn't?
I'm supposed to be the one touching you.